Clinical Psycologist

REPORT TOProject Medical Referent/ MH activity manager Project CoordinatorREPORT TO FUNCTIONALMH Activity Manager / Project Medical Referent / Medical CoordinatorAREAMedical MAIN PURPOSEProvide psychological support to patients according to MSF principles and protocols in order to improvethe patients’ mental health. ACCOUNTABILITIES Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment Diagnose any psychological or psychiatric disorder and if necessary, refer the patient to the medicalteam in order to receive drug treatment. Implement the Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) protocol, identify possible victims of SGBV andrefer them to the medical team so that they receive the necessary treatment. Inform the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and drugtreatment to follow in order to improve the patient's condition. Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patientsaccording to MSF protocols to improve their mental health conditions Refer patients to other health professionals whenever necessary in order to provide the mostappropriate treatment Assist and train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance thescope of MH activities Collect statistical and monitoring data about mental health activitiesWork in close collaboration with translators in order to ensure that appropriate terminology andbehaviour are used during sessions. Inform the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related topatients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective Ensure that all patient information is kept confidential   EDUCATIONEssential degree or diploma in Psychology EXPERIENCE2 years experience minimum as a Psychologist Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s indeveloping countries. LANGUAGE LEVEL DESCRIPTIONB1 Independent UserThreshold or intermediate Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered inwork, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons andexplanations for opinions and plans.